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Resale condo prices on upward trend

Prices of completed non-landed private homes rose by 0.4 percent in February 2016, according to latest flash estimates of the NUS Singapore Residential Price Index (SRPI)...

Continue Reading28 Mar 2016

Property watchers unhappy about lack of goodies in budget

Some prospective property buyers are unhappy over the lack of any measures in the recently announced budget to help Singapore’s sluggish housing market, media reports said...

Continue Reading28 Mar 2016

Tussle over privatisation of Lagoon View

District Judge Seah Chi-Ling has dismissed the Lagoon View Owners Association’s (LVOA) case to compel an owner to contribute to a privatisation levy, according to media reports...

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Work starts on Canberra MRT station

Construction work on the new Canberra MRT station along the North-South Line has commenced, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Saturday (26 March)...

Continue Reading26 Mar 2016

New Jurong Innovation District to boost property demand

There were no property-related measures announced in Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat’s maiden budget speech, which came as no surprise to experts...

Continue Reading25 Mar 2016

Up to $35,000 in grants to help families own 2-room flats

Families with young children living in rental housing can soon apply for a grant of up to $35,000 to own a 2-room HDB flat, under the Fresh Start Housing Scheme...

Continue Reading24 Mar 2016

Premature to relax property cooling measures: Heng

In his Budget 2016 speech, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that "it is premature to relax the property cooling measures"...

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Singapore is world’s 5th most important property market: Savills

Singapore has been ranked as the fifth most powerful and important property market globally, according to Savills’ 12 Cities report for the first half of 2016...

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Yishun void deck abuzz with activity

Residents of Block 603 at Yishun Street 61 have transformed a void deck corner into a bustling community space, according to media reports...

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Time to look at prime properties?

There are few locations more aspirational in Singapore for property ownership than Districts 9, 10 and 11. We’ll take a look at the numbers, and see if this is the right time to invest.

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Celebration & Collaboration: Unlocking Achievements and Product Doors

PropertyGuru hosted a networking and appreciation lunch event, Guru Unlocked For You, for over 40 valued property agents and agency clients on the afternoon of 10 March...

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Refurbished and renewed

More property developers in Singapore are acquiring conservation bungalows and shophouses with the aim of incorporating them into the design of new developments...

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What to know before you invest in a shophouse

If you are considering a shophouse as a business office, residence, investment property or retail unit, here’s what you need to know before forking out a tidy sum for it...

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Housing highlights

A look at some of the developments shaping Singapore’s skyline. In this edition: The Wisteria, Kingsford Waterbay, The Terrace and Leedon Residence.

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11 things to look out for when viewing a showflat

A condo's actual units could turn out to be vastly different from its showflats, which we visit often in the process of writing our Project Reviews. Here are eleven key things we look out for each time we step into a showflat.

Continue Reading24 Mar 2016

Eye on Serangoon: A central stronghold

Rich in culture and character, the urban planning area of Serangoon has something for everyone. We explore the various attractions of the entire precinct, and contemplate the future of its residential market.

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News Roundup (14/03/2016 - 25/03/2016)

Our top Singapore and regional property stories.

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Singapore’s housing market continues to cool off

Home prices in Singapore fell by 0.49 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015, revealed the latest report from Global Property Guide. For the entire year, prices fell by 3.06 percent...

Continue Reading23 Mar 2016

NUS partners with CDL to develop smart, green living technologies

City Developments Limited (CDL) and the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) School of Design and Environment have joined forces to promote smart, green building technologies...

Continue Reading23 Mar 2016